Convert To Sheet Metal Solidworks

Convert to sheet metal allows the user to quickly convert parts into sheet metal models from there a flat pattern can be automatically created.

Convert to sheet metal solidworks.

In the propertymanager under sheet metal gauges set options if you want to use a gauge table. Create the solid part. Using rip sketches with convert to sheet metal. Select use gauge table.

Solidworks convert to sheet metal cylinder. Click convert to sheet metal sheet metal toolbar or insert sheet metal convert to sheet metal. Use the convert to sheet metal tool method 2. If you don t have the sheet metal tab open right click in the area where the 1 arrow points then click sheet.

The convert to sheet metal command lets you specify the thickness bends and rips necessary to convert a solid part to a sheet metal part. Converting an imported part to a sheet metal part you can convert any imported sheet metal type part to a solidworks sheet metal part. Insert rips and bends into the part. This tutorial shows how to convert cylindrical hollow solid part to sheet metal cylinder.

How to convert to sheet metal in solidworks method 1. This is a useful tool if the initial part has been created using standard part modeling features such as extrudes and lofts.